Executive Director - MTPO

Minimum Qualifications

Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred, in Urban and Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering, Geography, Public Administration or related fields, and approximately ten (10) years of progressively responsible supervisory or project management experience in private or public sector urban planning, public administration in a transportation field or operation.
Apply online with resume, cover letter, and contact information for five professional references by November 14. Apply to the link below:
https://www.govhrusa.com/careers-page-govhr/?cjobid=KF31369393&rpid=1493636&postid=-p7QA1NRf6w

Address to Jim Dinneen, MGT Approved Independent Executive RecruiterQuestions may be directed to Jim Dinneen at (386) 846-2612.

Position Summary

Executive Director Essential Functions

• Organize and staff the new MTPO agency; review current by-laws, policies and procedures for updates and revisions as needed
• Provide professional management, technical expertise, and fiscal oversight for MTPO operations
• Review and develop working knowledge of existing TPO plans, the Alachua 2050 model and area transportation work programs by local governments and the State
• Review transportation plans and programs to assess alignment with local goals and priorities and coordination needs 
• Address transportation needs and goals comprehensively as a multi-modal system
• Develop agency resources, modeling, and transportation plans that make a significant contribution to area transportation improvements
• Orient board members and inform their decision making; provide input for board development of goals and priorities
• Provide routine updates to the board regarding system projects and conditions
• Secure appropriate agency certifications
• Develop effective working relationships with board members, project partners, local and state transportation providers
• Develop the agency website to engage users and serve as a community resource to collect and share information
• Direct preparation of the long term 20 year transportation plan and prepare an update in first year after appointment
• Develop scope of service for contracts, negotiate terms, and oversee consultant performance
• Provide project management for large planning and corridor studies
• Collect data regarding transportation issues and conditions for analysis and interpretation 
• Prepare the agency budget and manage resources to meet board goals and priorities
• Provide regular reports on capital projects and expenditures
• Oversee preparation of grant applications
• Prepare presentations and reports that communicate sometimes complex information to a variety of audiences
• Provide opportunities for public input including workshops and surveys
• Serve as agency liaison to local governments, transportation agencies, and the public  
• Supervise and develop staff, set expectations, evaluate performance, and take appropriate action as warranted
• Monitor and analyze impacts of transportation projects and regulations which affect the region
• Provide technical assistance and support to transportation agencies 

 

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program  

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. 

• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$140,000.00 Annually